One of the many chattel houses around Barbados. They were originally designed for plantation workers who owned their house but were tenants on the plantation owner’s land. The houses were therefore built to be moved.Celina Bell
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One of the many chattel houses around Barbados. They were originally designed for plantation workers who owned their house but were tenants on the plantation owner’s land. The houses were therefore built to be moved.Celina Bell
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Palm trees provide a backdrop to the "great house" on an old sugar-cane plantation in Barbados.Kimlan Bell
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Miami Beach, just east of Oistins, is popular with local Bajans.Eva Holland
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Barbados beaches are long and wide, nestled by turquoise blue waters.Cinda Chavich
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Opportunities for water sports abound on Barbados, including the chance to learn to surf.Handout photo
/ Barbados Tourism Authority

It's easy to get around the island of Barbados, discovering beautiful beaches along the way.Handout photo
/ Barbados Tourism Authority

A quaint harbour in Barbados. Hire a local fisherman for an exciting day out on the water.Handout photo
/ Barbados Tourism Encyclopedia

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